Career Opportunity

Senior Production Supervisor
All Production Departments

Location

Wanchese Fish Company – Suffolk VA Plant

Overview

Supervises and coordinates activities on shift. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow. Prioritizing workloads in accordance with daily production schedules to ensure production requirements are met.

Requirements

Will conform to all GMP procedures at facility (proper sanitation, dress, etc)

Comply with all safety procedures and SDS instructions when handling chemicals

Be familiar with PPEs safe operating procedures

Education/Certification:
Bachelor of Science, Business, or a related Food Science Technology or any combination of education or experience.

The ability to foster a cooperative work environment and motivate team

Ability to react, understand, follow and enforce company policy and procedure.

3. Directly responsible for safety on shift

Lead by example by way of safety

Conduct and/or delegate safety orientation of new hires

Conduct monthly safety inspections to identify potential hazards

Correct or report unsafe conditions observed in the workplace

Ensure compliance to company and OSHA regulations

Reduce the possibility of accidents by ensuring that people are properly trained on equipment.

Investigate and report all infractions, Accident and Incidents to HR Manager

Submit all necessary safety forms in a timely manner

4. Responsible for Production expectations

Will work to achieve optimum production and productivity on shift.

Ability to assist in production planning

Ensure proper documentation of production activities and report to Production Manager

Investigate abnormal operating events or equipment failure to determine cause, make adjustments or recommendations as needed.

Responsible for supporting continuous improvement projects of area to support present and any future operations.

Must be proficient in the operation of machinery

A champion and driver of change

Working Conditions

Indoor – Cold Wet Environment

Hours based on designated shift (generally 8 hr. shifts)

Reports to: Production Manager

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. All employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.